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Sharing international experiences in disasters : summary and action plan
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Andrews, RA (author)
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Austin, C (author)
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Brown, R (author)
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Chen, YZ (author)
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Engindeniz, Z (author)
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Girouard, R (author)
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Leaman, P (author)
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Masellis, M (author)
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Nakayama, S (author)
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Polentsov, YO (author)
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- Suserud, Björn-Ove (author)
- Högskolan i Borås,Institutionen för Vårdvetenskap
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- Cambridge University Press, 2001
- 2001
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In: Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. - : Cambridge University Press. - 1049-023X .- 1945-1938. ; 16:1, s. 42-45
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- INTRODUCTION: The discussions in this theme provided an opportunity to share specific experiences with disasters that occurred outside of the Asia-Pacific Rim. METHODS: Details of the methods used are provided in the preceding paper. The chairs moderated all presentations and produced a summary that was presented to an assembly of all of the delegates. Since the findings from the Theme 7 and Theme 3 groups were similar, the chairs of both groups presided over one workshop that resulted in the generation of a set of action plans that then were reported to the collective group of all delegates. RESULTS: The main points developed during the presentations and discussion included: (1) disaster response planning, (2) predetermined command and organizational structure, (3) rapid response capability, (4) mitigation, and (5) communications and alternatives. DISCUSSION: The action plans presented are in common with those presented by Theme 3, and include: (1) plan disaster responses including the different types, identification of hazards, training based on experiences, and provision of public education; (2) improving coordination and control; (3) maintaining communications assuming infrastructure breakdown; (4) maximizing mitigation through standardized evaluations, creation of a legal framework, and recognition of advocacy and public participation; and (5) providing resources and knowledge through access to existing therapies, using the media, and increasing decentralization of hospital inventories. CONCLUSIONS: Most of the problems that occurred outside the Asia-Pacific rim relative to disaster management are similar to those experienced within it. They should be addressed in common with the rest of the world.
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- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Annan samhällsvetenskap -- Tvärvetenskapliga studier inom samhällsvetenskap (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Other Social Sciences -- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary (hsv//eng)
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Andrews, RA
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Austin, C
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Brown, R
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Chen, YZ
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Engindeniz, Z
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Girouard, R
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Leaman, P
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Masellis, M
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Nakayama, S
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Polentsov, YO
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